Going into business, need help

[november]

This year will be all focused on learning, practicing and finally starting my own portrait and wedding photography business.
I own a NIkon D80 and later this year I will probably invest in a Nikon D700. But for now, I need to learn as much as I can and take as many photos as I can. I am going to register for online classes; either BetterPhoto, PPSOP (Bryan Petersons school) or Scott Kelby Training. Have not decided which one. The first two have specific wedding photography in their programs, like a 4 or 8 week course. Scott Kelby however has many online videos for all kinds of weddings, brides portraits, etc. but is not really a course. Can anyone please advise me or tell me their experiences with one of those classes?
(Am also contacting different photographers to be second shooter.) I just want the best, because I want to deliver the best. So any help to get me in the right direction is much appreciated.
Also, would love to hear what you think of Smugmug. I do have a Zenfolio account at the moment but their shipping costs to Canada are much higher than Smugmug. Are there any other reasons that Smugmug has more to offer you know?

[Jim Poor]

I recommend Kelby Training over the others you mention.

Originally Posted by november

This year will be all focused on learning, practicing and finally starting my own portrait and wedding photography business.
I own a NIkon D80 and later this year I will probably invest in a Nikon D700. But for now, I need to learn as much as I can and take as many photos as I can. I am going to register for online classes; either BetterPhoto, PPSOP (Bryan Petersons school) or Scott Kelby Training. Have not decided which one. The first two have specific wedding photography in their programs, like a 4 or 8 week course. Scott Kelby however has many online videos for all kinds of weddings, brides portraits, etc. but is not really a course. Can anyone please advise me or tell me their experiences with one of those classes?
(Am also contacting different photographers to be second shooter.) I just want the best, because I want to deliver the best. So any help to get me in the right direction is much appreciated.
Also, would love to hear what you think of Smugmug. I do have a Zenfolio account at the moment but their shipping costs to Canada are much higher than Smugmug. Are there any other reasons that Smugmug has more to offer you know?

[danbaileyphoto]

I have a Smugmug account for the portrait side of my business and I've been very happy with them and the quality of their prints.

[CharlieJ]

Have you looked at studiostyles.net? I've seen a couple of Mike Luter's videos and they were very helpful. I'm not sure if he offers actual courses or not, but you might want to check out the site.